We all love a bargain, right? Choosing a pre-owned designer item, minus the hefty price tag is even better? Sure, thing. But with a crowded marketplace to buy and sell, plus tons of imitations circulating, it’s tricky to know where exactly is the best destination to head to for a trusted service. Sound familiar? Then you need to know about Vestiaire Collective…

With its stylish Parisian roots, the now global site launched in 2009 and is the most coveted (and authentic) online spot to either list your Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton et al purchase, or to pick up a treat for yourself. The difference here is Vestiaire Collective are hot on quality and authenticity checks, with a huge in-house team ensuring everything is the real deal, meaning you no longer have to worry about unwittingly spending on fakes. Phew.

Sell and earn before your next designer splurge…

Much like buying a car, you think about the brand you’re investing in to get the highest price when you sell. It’s the same with bags and shoes. The re-sell will be so much easier and profitable when you have a desirable label on your hands - Vestiaire Collective is the place to do it.

Use your skills and take some killer images to showcase the item (remember good lighting is everything), choose your season to sell wisely (best to list those sandals and basket bags in the spring) and most importantly, describe every imperfection to avoid any future miscommunication. Download the App and it’s a breeze to give your pre-loved item a new home, with a community of over six million fashion lovers, who are all ready to shop.

Wardrobe refresh alert - buy your dream accessory…

It’s often more savvy to purchase at a pre-owned price, especially when the purse strings may be a little tight at this time of year. The ‘just in’ tab unsurprisingly becomes slightly addictive. As we type, with one simple click, we’re talking amazing Shrimps faux fur jackets, Gucci heels and vintage Chanel earrings, in the first few rows. Hello, rare designer piece you’ve struggled to track down. So, if you’re quite the designer magpie, once you’ve signed up to join the community, get ready to discover all kinds of gems, which are all checked for 100% authenticity. There’s also a special welcome offer available for new customers | £20 off your first order of £200 with the code WELCOME17.